Formation of Urine in Human Body: 3 Processes
The following points highlight the three processes of formation of urine in human body. The processes are: 1. Glomerular Filtration 2. Tubular Reabsorption 3. Tubular Secretion. Process # 1. Glomerular Filtration (= ultrafiltration, Fig. 19.14): On an average 1100-1200 ml of blood is filtered by the kidneys per minute. The glomerular capillaries are narrower than the afferent renal arterioles. Therefore, [...]